Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presented the Raksha Mantri Award for Excellence in Public Service (Divyang Education) to Snehalaya School in Belagavi Cantonment.
Cantonment Board CEO Rajiv Kumar, resident doctor RB Annagol and school principal Deepali Naresh Patil received the award at a function in New Delhi recently.
It has been selected in the Divyang Child Care Center category.
Established in 2014, Cantonment Snehalaya has been providing free, inclusive and skill-oriented education to mentally challenged children for over a decade, with a strong focus on holistic development and employability.
The national recognition underlines the institution’s dedicated services, committed staff and sustained support from the Cantonment Board administration.
The director Mrs. Patilová stated that the school will continue to strive for the all-round development of its students.
Published – 22 Dec 2025 21:25 IST
